South Carolina Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Sunday Morning Accident In Anderson County

(Seneca, SC)—–The South Carolina Highway Patrol is also investigating a fatal accident that occurred Sunday morning in Anderson County.

According to Master Trooper David Jones, the accident occurred around 10:25am on Hickory Road near the intersection of Fire Tower Road and involved three units, a 2019 PCH Moped, a 2017 Ford Explorer and a 1990 Ford Ranger Truck.

The operator of the moped was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene, according to the Highway Patrol.  The driver and a front seat passenger in the Explorer were transported to the hospital for treatment.  The driver of the pick-up truck was also transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries as well, according to Master Trooper Jones.

According to the Highway Patrol, the moped and the Explorer were traveling north on Hickory Road while the pick-up was traveling south on Hickory Road.  The pick-up crossed the center line and struck the moped head-on and then struck the Explorer head-on.